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Neuropathy of foot. just noticed a toenail peeling up from toe at cuticle. no pain until today. what could it be? i don't see discoloring at all.

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Dr. Pamela Hoffman answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Don't ignore it: This may be very benign but since you have neuropathy there can be something going on deeper under the nail. Go see a Podiatrist.

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Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

Neuropathy of foot. just noticed a toenail peeling up from toe at cuticle. no pain until today. what could it be? i don't see discoloring at all.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pamela Hoffman answered

Dr Fowler and 5 doctors agreed

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